Colombia - Sakura - Julio Madrid

Huila, Colombia

Some coffees express terroir. Others express processing.

Bourbon Sidra Sakura does both.

Produced in the mountains of Huila, Colombia, this lot showcases one of the most sought-after varieties in specialty coffee today: Bourbon Sidra. Known for its remarkable floral intensity and tea-like elegance, Sidra combines the complexity of Ethiopian heirloom genetics with the structure and sweetness that make Colombian coffees so compelling.

The result is a coffee that feels almost impossibly delicate, yet intensely flavourful.

Process: Sakura Washed

Inspired by the elegance and aromatics of Japanese cherry blossom, the Sakura Washed Process is designed to maximise floral expression while preserving transparency and balance.

Process Flow

• Selective harvesting of perfectly ripe cherries
• Controlled fermentation
• Careful washing and cleaning
• Precision drying under monitored conditions
• Stabilisation and conditioning before export

Every step is aimed at protecting the delicate aromatic compounds that make Bourbon Sidra such a celebrated variety.

This isn't a coffee driven by fermentation intensity.

It's driven by aromatic precision.

Variety: Bourbon Sidra

Bourbon Sidra has become one of the most coveted varieties in competition coffee for good reason.

It is prized for:

• Exceptional floral aromatics
• Champagne-like acidity
• Layered tropical fruit character
• Tea-like elegance
• Remarkable sweetness

When grown at altitude and processed carefully, Sidra can produce a cup unlike almost any other coffee variety.

Cup Experience: Floral Architecture

This is a coffee built on refinement.

Expect layers of:

• Cherry blossom
• White florals
• Peach and stone fruit
• Citrus brightness
• Honey-like sweetness

The cup is silky and structured, with a lingering finish that continues to evolve as it cools.

Think:

Geisha elegance. Bourbon sweetness. Colombian precision.

Why Coffee Nerds Chase Sidra

Because Sidra sits in a category of its own.

It offers:

• The aromatic complexity of world-class competition coffees
• Exceptional extraction clarity
• High sweetness without heaviness
• Extraordinary cup evolution

This is the kind of coffee that changes every few minutes in the brewer and every few degrees in the cup.

Brewing Mindset

Treat this coffee gently.

• Lower agitation preserves florals
• Moderate extraction highlights complexity
• Filter brewing showcases maximum transparency
• Allow the cup to cool and open up

This is a coffee that rewards patience.

The Bigger Picture

Bourbon Sidra Sakura represents the modern direction of specialty coffee: exceptional genetics, intentional processing, and flavour experiences designed around precision rather than intensity.

Elegant.
Floral.
Beautifully resolved.